Construction Accidents, Falls & Victims' Rights

Constructions sites are commonplace in metro areas like Detroit. Unfortunately,
there are also among the most dangerous sites for both workers and passerby.
Filled with numerous potential hazards, construction sites see thousands
of accidents, injuries, and deaths across the U.S. each year. If you pay
attention to the news, you likely see numerous stories of construction
workers suffering serious injuries or death on local worksite. Many of
these involve falls.

According to the Occupational Health Safety Administration (OSHA), falls
are a leading cause of construction site accidents resulting in injury
or death. In fact, OSHA ranks falls at the top of its “Fatal Four”
list, as it is the number one cause of construction worker fatalities.

Because construction workers often perform their jobs from heights, they
face increased risks of injury and death as a result of falls, whether
they involve ladders, scaffolding, steel erections, roofs, or other elevated
working areas. Because the risks of injury are so pronounced when work
is performed from heights, construction employers must take reasonable
measures in protecting employees. These protections may include:

Safety gear, including harnesses

Adequate scaffolds or steel erections

Guardrail systems

Hole covers

Personal fall arrest (PFA) systems

Workers’ Comp

When falls or other accidents occur on workplaces and workers suffer harm
on the job, they have a right to pursue benefits, including medical treatment
and wage supplementation, through
workers’ compensation. Workers’ comp is a no-fault insurance system that provides benefits
to injured workers regardless of whether or not employers were negligent.
Still, receiving workers’ comp is never guaranteed, as some employers
might dispute or deny claims. Our legal team can help injured workers
and their families navigate the workers’ compensation system, as
well as explore other potential avenues for compensation – including
personal injury or wrongful death claims.

Negligence Claims

Even though there are inherent risks to working on construction sites,
and while workers’ compensation is a no-fault insurance system,
supervisors and construction companies are not immune from the responsibility
of keeping their employees safe and appropriately managing risks and potential
hazards. When their egregious negligence or wrongful acts lead to preventable
falls, or when the negligence of third parties (such as contractors or
product manufacturers) cause falls, victims may have options for pursuing
compensation outside of the workers’ compensation system.

Our legal team at Fieger Law has extensive experience protecting the rights
of injured construction workers as they pursued
personal injury claims following construction accidents that could and should have been
prevented. We also provide compassionate and zealous representation to
families who have been forced to endure the loss of their loved ones due
to fatal accidents or falls in
wrongful death actions. Through the application of our skill and experience, we strive
to secure the maximum compensation possible in cases involving negligence.

As a leading personal injury law firm that has been fighting for clients
throughout Michigan and the U.S. since 1950, we understand the devastating
nature of
construction accidents, as well as the profound consequences families face after losing loved
ones. Over the years, our attorneys have recovered millions of dollars
in compensation for our clients, including millions on behalf of injured
construction workers and families. In one particular case, our firm represented
a family who lost a loved one after he fell to his death while working
at Ford Field, the home stadium for the Detroit Lions. Through our passionate
advocacy and commitment to helping families navigate difficult times,
we were able to secure one of the largest settlements in the state on
the family’s behalf.

If you have questions about construction accidents, workers’ compensation,
or personal injury and wrongful death claims, our lawyers are readily
available to help you better understand your rights and options. We are
prepared to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Contact us for a FREE consultation.

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